66% of flights from Eagle to Chicago arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. The 8 a.m. departures ran on time 83% of the time; the noon ones 60%. Most reliable airline: United Airlines (71%). 20% of flights arrived more than an hour late or not at all.
How late?
The on-time rate treats a flight 20 minutes late the same as one 5 hours late. Here's the split for EGE → ORD: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 36% of the time. About 1 in 7 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 24 three hours or more; 4.1% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early66%
- 15–30 min late6.3%
- 30–60 min late7.3%
- 1–2 hours late8.5%
- 2–3 hours late2.4%
- 3+ hours late4.1%
- Diverted1.2%
- Cancelled4.1%
Share of all 411 scheduled flights, past 12 months, by arrival time against schedule.
By airline
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | 1h+ late | Avg when late | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 242 | 71% | 4.5% | −8 min | 12.8% | +108 min | United Airlines |
| American Airlines | 169 | 59% | 3.5% | −1 min | 18.3% | +99 min | American Airlines |
Airline = the name on the ticket. Regional flights (e.g. "Delta Connection") count under the ticketing airline, and the operator is listed.
Best time of day to fly
On-time rate by scheduled departure hour (local time at EGE). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | United Airlines |
|---|---|
| 8 a.m. | 83% |
| noon | 59% |
Last flight of the day
On EGE → ORD, each airline's last flight of the day was cancelled 3.5% of the time, against 4.7% for its earlier flights, so here the last flight is actually the safer one. It arrived 3+ hours late 4.7% of the time (earlier flights: 3.5%). It matters more than the numbers suggest. Miss an earlier flight and there's another one that evening; miss the last one and you're usually waiting until morning.
Last flight = the airline's last scheduled departure on this route that day, on days it flies the route at least twice; past 12 months. Times are typical scheduled times over the latest three months.
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: February (73%). Worst: January (62%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 57 | — | — |
| Tuesday | 44 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 42 | — | — |
| Thursday | 57 | — | — |
| Friday | 59 | — | — |
| Saturday | 77 | — | — |
| Sunday | 75 | — | — |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 11 · airline 6
Month by month
Not enough months with data to draw a trend.
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2026 | 4 | 0% | 0 |
| Dec 28, 2025 | 4 | 0% | 0 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 4 | 0% | 1 |
| Apr 2, 2026 | 4 | 0% | 1 |
| Mar 7, 2026 | 4 | 0% | 0 |
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of Eagle or Chicago. None has been clearly more reliable than EGE → ORD.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| EGE → ORD (this route) | 411 | 66% | 4.1% |
| ASE → ORD Aspen-Pitkin (Sardy ) to Chicago O'Hare | 1,179 | 59% | 5.9% |
Questions
How often are flights from EGE to ORD on time?
66% of 411 scheduled flights from Eagle, CO to Chicago, IL arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 4.1% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly EGE to ORD?
Flights scheduled to leave at 8 a.m. were the most reliable (83% on time). The noon departures were the least (60%).
Which airline is most on time from EGE to ORD?
United Airlines: 71% of its 242 flights on the route arrived on time. American Airlines: 59%.
What month has the most delays from EGE to ORD?
January (62% on time). The best month is February (73%), over 2023–2026.
Is the last flight of the day from EGE to ORD more likely to be cancelled?
No, the opposite. Each airline's last EGE–ORD flight of the day was cancelled 3.5% of the time over the past year, against 4.7% for its earlier flights. If the last flight is cancelled, the next one is usually the following morning.
Related
- ORD → EGE (return)
- Eagle (EGE) delays by hour
- Flights into Chicago O'Hare (ORD)
- United Airlines on-time record
- American Airlines on-time record
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Domestic flights by the airlines that report to the U.S. DOT, plus their regional partners. "On time" means arriving less than 15 minutes after schedule; cancelled and diverted flights count as not on time. Past performance is a guide, not a forecast. Method.